Rockbridge County High School
| Rockbridge County High School | |
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| Address | |
| 143 Greenhouse Road Lexington, Virginia 24450 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Together, We Are Rockbridge! |
| Established | 1992 |
| School district | Rockbridge County Public Schools |
| Principal | Haywood Hand |
| Teaching staff | 74.40 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,018 (2012-2013) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.68 |
| Color(s) | Blue, Silver & White |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Lacrosse |
| Athletics conference | AAA Conference 31 |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Website | School website |
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Rockbridge County High School is a secondary school in Lexington, Virginia.[2]
Contents
History
Rockbridge County High School was built in 1992 to include all students in Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia in grades 9-12. This school consolidated the former Rockbridge High School, Lexington High School, and Natural Bridge High School. It is operated by Rockbridge County Public Schools. The school's mascot is the Wildcat.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,018 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school tear was:
- Male - 52.8%
- Female - 47.2%
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.4%
- Asian/Pacific islander - 1.3%
- Black - 4.9%
- Hispanic - 2.9%
- White - 87.8%
- Multiracial - 2.7%
In addition, 30.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[1]
Sports
Rockbridge County High School currently supports 13 Varsity teams including Marching Band, Cheerleading (football and competition), Wrestling, Football, Volleyball, indoor/outdoor Boy's and Girl's track and field, Girl's and Boy's Basketball, Girl's and Boy's Lacrosse, Golf, Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Girl's and Boy's Soccer, Girl's and Boy's Tennis and 8 Junior Varsity teams including Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Girl's and Boy's Soccer, Softball, Girl's and Boy's Basketball as well as an Academic Team.[3]
Football
The Wildcats are an AA Region III team, and play in the six team AA Blue Ridge District. In 2006 Rockbridge lost the State Championship to Richlands High School.[3]
Notable alumni
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